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Literary Book Club
2023-12-29 11:00:00 2023-12-29 12:00:00 America/New_York Literary Book Club This month we will be reading, "I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away" by Bill Bryson. Click on the event title for more information. Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom

Friday, December 29
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-29 11:00:00 2023-12-29 12:00:00 America/New_York Literary Book Club This month we will be reading, "I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away" by Bill Bryson. Click on the event title for more information. Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom

Peterborough Town Library

Eben Jones Classroom

This month we will be reading, "I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away" by Bill Bryson. Click on the event title for more information.

Books will be available at the main desk in mid-November. We provide regular print, large print, and audio when it is available. If you would like an alternative format, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request!

The Book Club meets on the last Friday of the month at 11 am. We read both fiction and non-fiction. All are welcome to our discussions.

Here's the Zoom link:

Topic: Literary Book Club
Time: Dec 29, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88461262972?pwd=SmlmVStRNGk3ZnlCaFlwYit1MTRjQT09

Meeting ID: 884 6126 2972
Passcode: 416118

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Peterborough Town Library
Phone: 603-924-8040
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.

Upcoming events

Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!
DIY Self Care Kit
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make your own lip and body scrubs with Program & Outreach Librarian, Rebecca!
This event is full
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Pizza & Pages - Discuss Books and Devour Pizza!
Thu, Jan 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
Tech Tuesday - Getting Started with Google Apps: - Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through Google's free online office suite.
Books & Banter
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
HeatSmart+ Presentation and Meet & Greet
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Program Fellow Alicia DeBruin will be at the library to present HeatSmart+ and answer residents' questions about the program.
Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England - Natural NH Winter Series
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Chris Schadler, Wild Canid Ecologist, tells the story of the eastern coyote.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
This event is full
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Jan 27, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
CUPCAKE WARS! - with Avenue A!
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For 6th graders and up!
Register
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Artist Reception and Talk - Encaustic Landscapes
Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
by Earl Schofield
Literary Book Club
Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict. Click on the event title for more information.
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Feb 03, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
Best Practices in Resume Writing and Job-Search Basics
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Learn how to focus your job search and optimize your resume with job search coach, Deb Caplan.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Toddler Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Feb 10, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Family Archiving Class
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Over the course of three sessions, learn how to take care of your family archives, what to keep and discard, and how to organize and take care of your family history for future generations!
Toddler Time
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!
Dinner Club - Valentine's Day Edition
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
Books & Banter
Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Toddler Time
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Pizza & Pages - Discuss Books and Devour Pizza!
Thu, Feb 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Family Archiving Class
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Over the course of three sessions, learn how to take care of your family archives, what to keep and discard, and how to organize and take care of your family history for future generations!
Trail History and Trail Design - Natural NH Winter Series
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Take a dive into the history of trail building in the Northeast and learn about old and new innovations being used ensure the longevity of trails into the future.  
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Mar 03, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
ConVal PTL Book Club - Meeting at ConVal HS during TASC
Wed, Mar 05, 10:20am - 11:00am
ConVal High School - Library
Read a book and discuss it as a group!
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Mar 10, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Family Archiving Class
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Over the course of three sessions, learn how to take care of your family archives, what to keep and discard, and how to organize and take care of your family history for future generations!
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Mar 17, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Pizza & Pages - Discuss Books and Devour Pizza!
Thu, Mar 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Mar 24, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Maple Sugaring: Myth, Magic, and Realities - Natural NH Winter Series
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A humorous look at the dark-amber side of backyard maple sugaring at Meetinghouse Hill Tree Farm… or as Dave Anderson calls it, “my quest for the $15,000 pancake.”
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Mar 31, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!
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